text message

noun
UK: /ˈtekst ˌmes.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈtekst ˌmes.ɪdʒ/

  1. A written message sent or received on a mobile phone.

    1. I got a text message from her this morning.
    2. Did you get my text message about the change of plans for dinner tonight?

  2. A system for sending written messages from one mobile phone to another.

    1. I'll send you the address by text message.
    2. The text message service is often used by young people to keep in touch.

Synonyms

sms text
text message verb

  1. To send someone a message using a mobile phone.

    1. I'll text message you later.
    2. Text message me when you are ready to leave the restaurant so I can meet you.
text message transitive-verb

  1. To send someone a message using a mobile phone.

    1. Please text message me.
    2. Can you text message me later when you're free to talk and ready to meet me?
text message intransitive-verb

  1. To send a text message to someone.

    1. I text message my friend.
    2. She text message frequently, which is how she stays in touch with all her friends.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "text message" in English means: A written message sent or received on a mobile phone., A system for sending written messages from one mobile phone to another..

The phonetic transcription of "text message" is /ˈtekst ˌmes.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈtekst ˌmes.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "text message": sms, text.

Example usage of "text message": "I got a text message from her this morning.". More examples on the page.